Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Founder,
Institute of Governance and Economic Transformation, Professor Kingsley
Moghalu has declared his intention to contest in the 2019 presidential
elections.
This was announced at a press conference held on Wednesday, 28 February,
2018 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.
Stating his vision to Build, Innovate and Grow Nigeria, MoghaIu said he
is taking a stand to address ethnic and religious divisions in the
country.
He continued saying Nigerians are collectively exhausted by
politicians who keep falling in and out of alliances, aggravate fears in
order to keep themselves in power, and consistently fail to address the
needs of ordinary citizens.
“We must stop recycling failed politicians and regenerate our leadership
ranks with competent and experienced young men and women. Youths with
requisite skills and experience must take over the mantle of leadership
because this struggle is about the future of Nigeria, not its past. The
nation needs strong, knowledgeable guidance at this time which is why I
offer myself for service with a solid track record of quality
leadership,” he said.
Emphasising the need to modernize Nigeria, the presidential candidate
said competence, capacity, and character is required to transform
Nigeria into a strong nation – qualities that citizens who aspire to be
president should possess.
“If it is about competence, my work as Deputy Governor of the Central
Bank of Nigeria playing a leadership role in stabilising the banking
system after the global financial crisis speaks for itself. In capacity,
working at the United Nations to institute internal reforms and
reconstructing nations torn by war is there for everyone to see. On
character, my relationship with colleagues, mentors, friends, and of
course, family is a clear testament,” he stated.
Professor Moghalu went further to explain that although he has been
approached by a number of political parties, he will keep his focus on
the Nigerian people rather than parties which are vehicles for capturing
power. He stated that his decision to join any political party will be
based on commonality of vision and importance of a generational shift in
political leadership.
A global leader who has made contributions to the stability, progress,
and wealth of communities and nations, Kingsley Moghalu has taught and
inspired citizens from more than 40 countries in North America, Europe,
Africa and Asia, mentoring men and women for leadership roles in
business, military intelligence, non-profits, and government service.
As Deputy Governor of the CBN from 2009 – 2014, he led the execution of
extensive reforms in the Nigerian banking system after the global
financial crisis.